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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 267
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 94.62 crore
More than 60 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 94.62 Crore  today. More than 60 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10375103
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2nd Dose
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9007635
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18358448
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2nd Dose
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15317749
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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382215952
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2nd Dose
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100237655
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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164935347
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2nd Dose
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82452131
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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104185339
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2nd Dose
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59204948
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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680070189
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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266220118
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Total
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946290307
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 9th October, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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246
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2nd Dose
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11057
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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449
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2nd Dose
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37058
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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2205774
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2nd Dose
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2020606
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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569654
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2nd Dose
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618143
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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290417
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2nd Dose
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313008
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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3066540
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2999872
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Total
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6066412
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Digital India initiatives have transformed India from being a tech importer to a tech producer: MoS Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said the electronic sector in the country has taken a major leap forward in the last few years, transforming India from being a tech importer to a tech producer and tech exporter.
“When the Narendra Modi government took over in 2014, electronics manufacturing was dismal. For mobile phone manufacturing, the parts had to be imported from the West. Today, the major telecom majors have set up production bases in India and last year we exported Rs 20,000 crores worth mobile phones,” the Minister said, while addressing a gathering of students, startups and entrepreneurs at the Omkar Nath Town Hall in Bharuch.
He said the world too has now come to realise India’s entrepreneurial power and many countries have evinced interest for collaborations with our home-grown startups and unicorns.
Launching the Action Plan for Startups and Innovation for the Bharuch District, Mr Chandrasekhar said the roadmap proposes partnerships between Industry, Academia, Government and Civil Society. It aims to create opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurships-- to build New India for Young India, he added.
Stressing that young generation are the real drivers of the digital economy, Mr Chandrasekhar said technology can be an enabler of economic transformation and help in achieving the goal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji to build an Atma nirbhar Bharat. “Atma Nirbhar Bharat is not a political slogan but a deep-rooted framework that travels through every district, every town and every village and taps into their resources,” he said.
Earlier in the day. the Minister was given a warm welcome on arrival at Vadodara city by officials from Union Ministry of Electronics and IT, State Government and Party workers led by District President Dr. Vijay Shah, Gen Secretaries Rakesh Sevak and Jaswant Sinh Solanki and others.
He later travelled to Surat where he engaged in a fireside chat with students. He felicitated students and innovators who had set up their own startups.
In Question-and-Answer sessions with the students both at Bharuch and Surat, Mr Chandrasekhar faced wide-ranging of questions—from his student days, his stints as entrepreneur and chip maker and as a political leader to Government’s policies on data protection, crypto currency, cyber security, reservations etc. He deftly responded to each of the queries in his friendly, engaging manner.
The Minister also had discussions with senior officials from Central and state government and also met party karyakartas in the district.
Mr Chandrasekhar who is on a two-day visit to the state, will be visiting the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University  in Surat tomorrow, besides other engagements.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM conveys his best wishes to women's cricket team for the World Cup final
PM conveys his best wishes to women's cricket team for the World Cup final
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to the women's cricket team for the World Cup final today.
“As our women's cricket team plays the World Cup finals today, I join the 125 crore Indians in wishing them the very best.
Captain Mithali Raj has been leading from the front. Her cool approach to the game shall surely help the entire team.
All the best Smriti Mandhana. Have a great game out there and play with calm and poise.
India wishes Poonam Raut the very best for the Women's World Cup Final. Her game makes all of us very proud.
Who is not a fan of Harmanpreet Kaur? Her stellar innings in semi finals will always be remembered. Do your best today.
Good luck to Deepti Sharma for the finals. She adds immense value to the team & her game has changed the course of many matches.
The experienced Veda Krishnamurthy gives a much needed stability to the middle order. All the best for today.
Sushma Verma plays the important role of the wicket keeper. Remember, catches win matches.
Jhulan Goswami is India's pride, whose wonderful bowling helps the team in key situations. All the best Jhulan.
Shikha Pandey's all round performances are crucial to the team. Best of luck.
Poonam Yadav's fantastic bowling can be lethal for even the best batsmen. Best wishes.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad is known for her economic bowling performances. Good luck,” the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Training For Dairy Industry
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship , through Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  2.0  and PMKVY 3.0 , has imparted training across 37 sectors, including Agriculture sector and Food Processing sector, covering dairy farming/ processing related job roles. As on 31.12.2021, the number of candidates trained/ oriented in dairy farming/ processing related job roles is 67,894, comprising 17,113 candidates under Short Term Training  and Special Projects  components, and 50,781 candidates under Recognition of Prior Learning  component of PMKVY. The training duration of various job roles are specified in the respective model curriculum of Qualification Packs.
Further, under the fee–based model of the National Skill Development Corporation, 31,258 trainings have been done in the job roles of Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur and Dairy Worker during the period 2018-19 to 2021-22 
In order to inculcate entrepreneurship skills in the candidates for establishing businesses, Pilot Projects like  Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan ;  Entrepreneurship Promotion and Mentoring of Micro and Small Businesses in Six Holy Cities, i.e., Pandharpur, Puri, Varanasi, Haridwar, Kollur and Bodh Gaya;  Pilot project, ‘Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs and Startups by Women ’ are being implemented through the institutes of skill ecosystem under this Ministry. Further, the PMKVY scheme has a mandatory provision for training under 155 hours of an English, Employability & Entrepreneurship  module, besides the core curriculum of the course. In addition, Training Providers  also provide support to the candidates for entrepreneurship development by facilitating bank linkages along with providing guidance and mentoring.
Out of total 17,113 candidates trained under STT and Special Projects  components, 8,757 candidates  have been reported placed or self-employed. There is no mandate for placement in respect of RPL oriented candidates. Further, under the fee–based model of the National Skill Development Corporation, 29 percent candidates got employment opportunity in dairy related job roles during the period 2018-19 to 2021-22 .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  to organize a webinar on “Affordability and Innovation: Ensuring Quality Drugs for All” on 29th October, 2021
Webinar will be chaired by Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
As part of activities to commemorate the occasion of 75th anniversary of Indian independence during the year long ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  under the Department of Pharmaceuticals is organizing a webinar on 29th October, 2021 at 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. via video conferencing. The theme of the webinar is “Affordability and Innovation: Ensuring Quality Drugs for All”.
Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India will chair the webinar and deliver the keynote address while Ms. S. Aparna, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India will also share her view. Stakeholders from the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, larger health care community, academia and the government would take part in the webinar.
A panel discussion moderated by Prof. Javed Iqbal, adjunct professor, IIT Dhanbad, India, La Trobe University, Australia and founder and chairman, Renovis Labs, Hyderabad will be held during the webinar. The panelists in the webinar will be experts drawn from different areas having linkages with the topic under the discussion. The expert panelists in the discussion will be: Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Vice-Chair SNCM & Member, SCAMHP; Shri Pankaj Patel, Chairman of Zydus Cadila; Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology ; Shri Manoj Jhalani, Director, Department of UHC/Health Systems & Life Course, Regional Office for South-East Asia, World Health Organization ; Shri Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India; and Dr. Ratna Devi, Chair of the International Alliance of patient Organisation .
The experts will share their view on various facets of the topics under discussion with special emphasis on affordability and innovation in the larger context of making health care accessible and affordable. Areas of industry academia collaborations, financing options, world best practices etc., would also be covered during the panel discussion.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Immediate Measures taken to control the minor Fire Incident in ESIC Hospital, Basaidarapur
Immediate measures were taken to control the minor fire which broke out today morning at ESIC Hospital, Basaidarapur, Delhi. As per the information received from Employees' State Insurance Corporation  all the technicians available in the Operation Theater  took immediate steps to control the fire and the fire was doused by them immediately. In the meanwhile, all the patients in OT recovery were shifted in the wards and simultaneously all the staffs and technicians were also evacuated. Fire attendants were also called; however, they were not required to be pressed into service.
The ESIC Hospital, Basaidarapur remained functional during this minor incident and is open for services to its Insured Persons  and beneficiaries.
As per ESIC, a minor fire broke out due to short circuit in Pendant light of OT No. 3 in the morning at around 8.50 AM today in OT Block situated at 3rd floor of ESIC Hospital, Basaidarapur, Delhi.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA Registers Record Profit in Covid Year
PBT Jumps by 136%
Public Sector Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency  under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reported an all-time high annual Profit Before Tax  of 570 crore rupees in the financial year 2020-21 that was severely affected by Covid 19 Pandemic. The PBT of the company was Rs. 241 crores during FY 2019-20. The company has posted Profit After Tax  of Rs. 346 crores as against Rs. 215 crores in the last financial year, registering a massive growth of 61%.
The Board of Directors of IREDA approved the Audited Financial Results for Financial Year 2020-21 in a meeting held today while lauding the company’s all-round improvement under challenging conditions.
The Loan Book of IREDA, a NBFC, has grown from Rs. 23,548 as on 31st March 2020 to Rs. 27,854 crores as on 31st March 2021. The loan disbursement of Rs. 8827 crore is the second highest in the company’s history. The net-worth of the company as on 31st March 2021 has reached Rs. 2995 crores as against Rs. 2521 crores on 31st March 2020.
The annual financial highlights for the FY 2020-21 as against FY 2019-20 are as follows:
- Profit Before Tax- Rs. 570 crores as against Rs. 241 crores, up by 136% 
- Profit After Tax- Rs. 346 crores as against Rs. 215 crores 
- Loan Disbursement- Rs. 8827 crores as against Rs. 8785 crores, 
- Loan Book- Rs. 27854 crores as against Rs. 23548 crores, 
- Net-worth- Rs. 2995 crore as against Rs. 2521 crore, 
- Net NPA reduction- 5.61% as against 7.18% 
On this occasion, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, IREDA said that the remarkable achievements of FY 2020-21 would not have been possible without Govt. of India’s active support and guidance. He conveyed his sincere gratitude to Shri R K Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy for his continuous guidance and facilitation. Shri Das also placed on record the gratitude of the company for the abiding support received from Secretary, MNRE, Board of Directors and Senior Officials of MNRE. The CMD lauded the dedicated team of employees of IREDA for their commitment and efforts that made the high level of results possible.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Incident at under construction Bridge on Galgalia – Bahadurganj section of NH 327E in Bihar
The construction of 4-laning of the Project between Galgalia – Bahadurganj having total length of 49 km has been awarded to M/s GR Infra Projects Highway Ltd. The appointed date of this project is 10.01.2022. At present physical progress is 70%.
An unexpected settlement of 600 mm  occurred on 23.06.2023 afternoon at the pile foundation beneath pier P3 on Major Bridge at CH 24+461 having span configuration of 1x20m + 5x36m + 1x20m  with PSC girder superstructure resting over spherical bearings on an RCC circular column and pile foundation consisting of four piles of 1500 mm diameter. The superstructure was erected in May 2023 and the Bridge is not yet in operation. There is no casualty or injuries to any construction workers.
Preliminary investigation reveals that recently there is sudden rise of water flow from Nepal in Meachi river on which this bridge is constructed. Further preliminary investigations have also revealed that the entire river was channelized through the P2-P3-P4 spans during the construction activity, leading to the constriction of water flow and excessive scour of the sandy river bed. This has possibly contributed to the settlement of the pile foundation at P3.
Team of NHAI officers, the Concessionaire and Independent Engineer reached at site and taking necessary preliminary rectification work to avoid any further settlement in pile foundation at P3.
In the meantime, Team Leader & Bridge Engineer of Independent Engineer, M/s Chaitanya Project Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. and Sr. Project Manager & Dy. Project Manager  of Concessionaire, M/s GR Galgalia Bahadurganj Highway Private Limited have been suspended with immediate effect to avoid any influence on the ongoing investigation.
Further, a Committee of experts comprising of  Sh. A. K. Shrivastava, ADG , MoRTH  Sh. S. K. Sharma, Pr. Tech. Officer – Bridges , CRRI and  Sh. Venkatram P. G., M/s L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited has been constituted & is scheduled to visit the site today for detailed investigation and ascertain cause of settlement of pile foundation at P3 on Major Bridge at CH 24+461 and consequent remedial measures to be undertaken.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
India Potash Limited to cut the price of Muriate of Potash from Rs 19000 per MT to Rs17500 per MT
India Potash Limited , has decided to cut the price of Muriate of Potash from the present level of Rs.19000 per MT to 17500 per MT i.e a reduction of Rs. 75 per bag w.e.f 18th may 2020.
Muriate of potash, also known as potassium chloride is essential for plant growth and quality. It plays a vital role in the production of proteins and sugars. It also protects against draught by maintaining plants water content which in turn is a benefit for photosynthesis as leafs maintain their shape and vigor.
Company has said that this cut in price for farmers has been done despite substantial weakening of Indian rupee against US Dollar in the last one year and reduction in the government subsidy on MOP by Rs. 604 per MT w.e.f. 1st April 2020.
Dr P.S Gahlaut, MD, India Potash Limited  said we sincerely believe that this step will result in balanced use of fertilizers which alone is the way forward to sub serve the Government of India’s goal of reducing farmers cost on fertilizers and increasing the agriculture output. He said, Company is always in favor of promoting scientific and judicious use of fertilizers.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda congratulated DR. P S Gahlout and management of IPL for taking a big step to assist farmers in the ‘need of the hour’. He said " Price cut of MOP during COVID-19 period will immensely benefit farmers especially marginal and small scale farmers. Lower input cost will lead to increase in agricultural output and support income of farmers. "
Special Service and Features
Gold worth Rs 18.4 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on information, one Mohammed Rafi, 23, of Chennai who arrived from Dubai by Air India Express Flight IX 1644 was intercepted at exit by as he was rushing through green channel. On being questioned he gave evasive answers so his baggage was taken up for examination. When the passenger picked up his back pack kept in the basket of the airport trolley for getting it scanned ,a alert customs officer noticed that a small white packet was stuck to the trolley frame with a double sided tape which he had cleverly covered by placing his back packing front. On cut opening the plastic packet one semi-finished gold chain weighing 194 grams valued at Rs. 9.8 lakhs was recovered from a small white paper envelope kept inside and was seized under Customs Act.
In another case one Abdul Kareem, 35, of Chennai who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Flight EK-544 was intercepted at exit. During his personal search two gold paste bundles weighing 200 grams were recovered from rectum which on extraction yielded 172 grams of gold valued at Rs 8.6 lakhs.
366 grams of gold valued at Rs. 18.4 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act.
Further investigation is under progress according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Defence
Artificial Intelligence  Centre of Excellence  launched by IAF
The IAF Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence under the aegis of UDAAN  was inaugurated by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, Vice Chief of the Air Staff , on 10 July 2022 at Air Force Station Rajokri, New Delhi.
A Big Data Analytics and Al Platform has been commissioned in the IAF's Al Centre, for handling all aspects of Analytics, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks and Deep Learning algorithms. The high-end compute requirements would be undertaken by the latest Graphical Processing Unit powered servers.
Addressing the gathering, VCAS said that IAF has taken proactive steps to embed Industry 4.0 and Al based technologies in its war fighting processes. He reiterated that the AI COE with high end compute and big data storage capabilities, coupled with full spectrum Al software suites, would substantially enhance operational capability of IAF. The Al based applications are being developed with inhouse expertise in coordination with various PSUs, MSMEs and leading academia in the field of Artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister's Office
Jaadui Pitara is going to fill the minds of children with new enthusiasm and colour: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the launch of Jaadui Pitara, a learning-teaching material for foundational years.
Quoting a tweet by Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“खेल-खेल में पढ़ाई का भरपूर आनंद! यह Jaadui Pitara बाल मन में एक नया जोश और रंग भरने वाला है।”
Ministry of Defence
Lt Gen PP Malhotra takes over as DG NCC
Lieutenant General PP Malhotra assumed charge as Director General of National Cadet Corps , the largest uniformed youth organization in the world on 11 Apr 2018.
Lt Gen Malhotra’s distinguished professional career includes various regimental, staff and command appointments. Prior to assuming his present appointment, he was the Chief Engineer of the Army’s premier Northern Command.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Pune, the General was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army on 18 June 1983. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the General has also undergone the prestigious National Defence College course at New Delhi. His qualifications include B.Tech from College of Military Engineering, Pune, M.Tech from IIT, Powaii, M. Phil from DAVV, Indore and M. Phil from Madras University.
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